7 January 2002
Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html
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[Federal Register: January 7, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 4)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 655]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Parts 107 and 108
[Docket No. FAA-2001-10999; Amdt. Nos. 107-14 and 108-19]
RIN 2120-AH53
Criminal History Records Checks
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule with request for comments; extension of comment
period.
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SUMMARY: On December 6, 2001, the FAA published a final rule with
request for comments regarding criminal history records checks and
invited comments. The comment period was originally scheduled to close
on January 7, 2002; however, the FAA is extending the comment period an
additional 10 days in response to a request from the Air Transport
Association (ATA) and the Regional Airline Association (RAA).
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2002.
ADDRESSES: Address your comments to the Docket Management System, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 Seventh Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20590. You must identify the docket number FAA-2001-
10999 at the beginning of your comments, and you should submit two
copies of your comments. If you wish to receive confirmation that the
FAA received your comments, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard.
You may also submit comments through the Internet to http://
dms.dot.gov.
You may review the public docket containing comments to these
proposed regulations in person in the Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The
Dockets Office is on the plaza level of the NASSIF Building at the
Department of Transportation at the above address. Also, you may review
public dockets on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Valencia, Office of Civil
Aviation Security Policy and Planning, Civil Aviation Security Division
(ACP-100), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave., SW,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone 202-267-3413.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The final rule was adopted without prior notice and prior public
comment. The Regulatory Policies and Procedures of the Department of
Transportation (DOT) (44 FR 1134; Feb. 26, 1979), however provides
that, to the maximum extent possible, operating administrations for the
DOT should provide an opportunity for public comment on regulations
issued without prior notice. Accordingly, interested persons were, and
are, invited to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written
data, views, or arguments. Comments relating to environmental, energy,
federalism, or international trade impacts that might result from this
amendment also are invited. Comments must include the regulatory docket
or amendment number and must be submitted in duplicate to the address
above. All comments received, as well as a report summarizing each
substantive public contact with FAA personnel on this rulemaking, will
be filed in the public docket. The docket is available for public
inspection before and after the comment closing date.
The FAA will consider all comments received on or before the
closing date for comments. Late-filed comments will be considered to
the extent practicable. This final rule may be amended in light of the
comments received.
See ADDRESSES above for information on how to submit comments.
Availability of Final Rule
You can get an electronic copy using the Internet by taking the
following steps:
(1) Go to search function of the Department of Transportation's
electronic Docket Management System (DMS) Web page (http://dms.dot.gov/
search).
(2) On the search page type in the last five digits of the Docket
number shown at the beginning of this notice. Click on ``search.''
(3) On the next page, which contains the Docket summary information
for the Docket you selected, click on the final rule.
You can also get an electronic copy using the Internet through
FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov/avr/armhome.htm or the Office of
the Federal Register's web page at http://www.access.gpo.gov/su__docs/
aces/aces140html.
You can also get a copy by submitting a request to the Federal
Aviation Administration, Office of Rulemaking, ARM-1, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591, or by calling (202) 267-9680. Be sure
to identify the amendment number or docket number of this final rule.
Extension of Comment Period
On December 6, 2001, the FAA published a final rule with request
for comments entitled ``Criminal History Records Checks'' (66 FR
63474). The FAA requested that comments be submitted by January 7,
2002. By letter dated December 21, 2001, the Air Transport Association
(ATA) and the Regional Airline Association (RAA) requested that the FAA
extend the comment period for 10 days. The ATA and RAA stated that the
rule raised practical and legal issues requiring resolution. They also
stated that more time is needed for them to develop their
recommendations and circulate them among their members before
submitting them to the FAA.
The FAA determines that extending the comment period is in the
public interest. Accordingly, the comment period for the final rule
``Criminal Records Checks'' is extended until January 17, 2002.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 2, 2002.
Anthony F. Fazio,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 02-358 Filed 1-2-02; 4:38 pm]
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